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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.96, 40,301.64 and 23,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.96, 40,301.64 and 23,323.80 is: 34,816.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.96 : 40,301.64 = 23,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.96/40,301.64 = 23,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.96x = 40,301.64 × 23,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.96x = 939,987,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,987,391.03/26,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,816.98

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